Chapter 66

Chapter 66: Sunshine

As Ye Xiao spoke with Sister Tongzi, time in the outside world seemed to be paused.

Once their conversation ended, however, time resumed its flow.

Jiang Mengwei watched with curiosity as Ye Xiao closed her eyes.

“Is there anything I can help you with?” she asked, intrigued by what kind of song Ye Xiao would write for her.

Jiang Mengwei had studied music, and in school, there were more than a few boys who’d offered to write her a song. After all, this was Binhai University, where many guys could compose music. But a girl offering to write her a song? That was something new.

She watched Ye Xiao’s face with fascination. It was strange for someone to use what was clearly a flirtation tactic on her, especially a cute little “loli” like Ye Xiao.

Although Ye Xiao had the same confident look on her face as those boys, it just made her seem all the more adorable.

“This song will easily win a Golden Melody Award,” Ye Xiao declared, “Top five of the year, at least. If we find a singer who can really carry it, they’ll be able to make a lifetime career off it.”

Jiang Mengwei’s interest grew. She thought it was cute that the little “loli” was bragging like this.

“But I’m just an amateur who hasn’t sung much. If you can really write a song that good, maybe I should help you find a music company and sign a contract?”

Ye Xiao immediately shook her head.

“Sister Jiang, I already have my own company. If you’re willing to sing it, we can just release it through Yun-Xiao ourselves.”

“Why did you pick me, then?” Jiang Mengwei continued her questioning.

“Because I feel we’re meant to work together! Plus, I have a feeling you’ll be able to capture the spirit of my song perfectly.”

Ye Xiao smiled confidently.

“Do you have some paper?”

Jiang Mengwei stood up and took a sweet-smelling little notebook and a pink piggy pen from her purse.

“Well? Aren’t you going to write? Why are you still staring at me?”

It was her first time meeting such an interesting “loli” like Ye Xiao. The look on Ye Xiao’s face seemed like she’d hit writer’s block, but Jiang Mengwei didn’t mind. She found Ye Xiao’s boasting oddly endearing.

Ye Xiao lowered her head.

“I’m still thinking.”

Jiang Mengwei stood up. “I’ll go buy some fruit. You can sit here and think.”

To her, writing a song was a daunting task. Even if it was a simple kids’ song or a catchy tune, she doubted Ye Xiao could finish it in a day.

“Not so fast!”

Ye Xiao grabbed her hand.

“I need you here to help me think.”

“But I don’t know what you’re even thinking about!”

Jiang Mengwei helplessly sat back down.

“Just sit quietly here. Looking at you helps inspire me~”

“Alright…”

Jiang Mengwei watched as Ye Xiao turned her focus to the little piggy pen, seemingly too reluctant to chew on it in thought.

Since Yun-Xiao was currently a gaming company, she should probably compose something suited for games.

After some contemplation, Ye Xiao finally picked up her pen and began to write.

Jiang Mengwei watched, surprised. Though she couldn’t see the details, it was clear Ye Xiao wasn’t just spouting nonsense—she was genuinely composing a song. The music staff she was drawing was unmistakably real.

“Finished! Not bad if I say so myself!”

Ye Xiao grinned with satisfaction, the music knowledge from Sister Tongzi making it easier than she expected to transcribe the song’s structure.

“That was fast?”

Jiang Mengwei couldn’t believe it. Was songwriting really this simple?

She looked at the title, “Sunshine”, on her notebook, and read aloud.

“Moonlight illuminates the sky, casting beams of light upon the sea.”

It was far better than she expected. She looked up at Ye Xiao.

“May I try singing it?”

With just a glance, Jiang Mengwei accurately matched the pitch, never going off-key. Ye Xiao’s eyes sparkled as she nodded.

“You may, Sister Jiang! You really are amazing, unlike those wannabes out there. But your emotions are a bit off, it needs a certain mood. Let me sing it for you to demonstrate.”

Ye Xiao sang a verse. Her voice was a bit young, but still pleasing. She then handed the sheet back to Jiang Mengwei, who glanced at her with interest and sang a few more lines.

“Perfect,” Ye Xiao’s eyes gleamed like stars. “You’re a natural!”

Jiang Mengwei was far more impressed by Ye Xiao’s talent than her own performance.

“Xiao Xiao, did you really write this?”

Jiang Mengwei’s tone turned serious, the world took intellectual property rights very seriously. If Ye Xiao had plagiarized, she could even face jail time.

“Of course!”

Ye Xiao nodded. She had copied it from her memory, sure, but she’d written it down here. In this world, “Sunshine” was her original composition!

Jiang Mengwei took a deep breath, struggling to keep her composure. Ye Xiao had truly surprised her.

“If I want to become a singer, would your company sign me?”

“Of course! But maybe not right now,” Ye Xiao considered.

“Yun-Xiao is technically a game company, so I’m not sure if we can sign a singer.”

Jiang Mengwei shook her head.

“In that case, you’d need to create a subsidiary for entertainment.”

“That’s easy! Then it’s settled—Sister Jiang, you’ll be Yun-Xiao’s official singer!”

Ye Xiao was thrilled.

“There’s still time—why don’t we practice “Sunshine” a bit? You can accompany me on piano, Sister!”

Jiang Mengwei nodded, looking from Ye Xiao to the sheet music with a sense of disbelief. Was she dreaming?

Just then, Ye Xiao placed her fingers on the piano keys. Wait, could this “loli” even play piano?

In the next moment, the melody of “Sunshine” began to flow from Ye Xiao’s fingertips.

“Hey~ Sister Jiang, don’t just sit there like a small fish! The intro is almost over~”

“Moonlight lights up the sky, casting beams upon the sea.

Each time a shooting star falls, my dreams drift away on the breeze.

With transparent wings, I soar through the open window, searching for the most beautiful hope.

As the sky fills with colorful afterglow, I fly with memories and dreams.”

Translator’s Note: The Chinese Song [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mtRO5FvkRWA] Mentioned.